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Give Thanks! Spicy Apple Cran Pecan Quinoa

SpicyAppleCranPecanQuinoa2Hey…

I know, I know. Right about now you’re gathering all of your final ingredients and probably have pies in the oven in anticipation of tomorrow, Thanksgiving!!

But here’s a quick, easy, unexpected twist on the flavors of the day! And especially perfect if you have a guest with gluten sensitivity.

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In honor of Hanukkah, you can use kasha instead of quinoa. Either way, I am not exaggerating when I say you will want to GOBBLE it up immediately!

Have a beautiful holiday!

Love, Annette

 

Spicy Apple Cran Pecan Quinoa

  • 1 apple peeled & cubed (I used Cortland)
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh sage (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries/craisins
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Drizzle olive oil in a sauté pan. Add shallots & apple, sauté over medium heat until shallots become translucent & apple softens. Stir in herbs, pecans, dried cranberries, & spices (adjust to taste as preferred).
  3. Once fully combined, mix in the cooked quinoa. Let cook, mixing, for about 5 minutes until evenly blended. Plate and serve.

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CATHY BRUCK
CATHY BRUCK
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   please send al future emails to cathy.bruck26@gmail.com thanks   On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 08:50 PM, “KitchAnnette’s Dishin’ the Dish” wrote:    

KitchAnnette posted: “Hey…

I know, I know. Right about now you’re gathering all of your final ingredients and probably have pies in the oven in anticipation of tomorrow, Thanksgiving!!

But here’s a quick, easy, unexpected twist on the flavors of the day! And especially”

Annette Zito holding sticky honey pudding and ice cream

ANNETTE ZITO
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A native New Yorker, Annette was born into the food business, even rolling meatballs for her dad’s catering jobs by the age of 5! From her family’s beloved Bronx neighborhood deli, Nancy’s Delicatessen, and Manhattan restaurants, to the wholesale produce industry, she knows food.

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